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Tougher Penalties for Violating Hunting Statutes

The Missouri House gave first round approval to a measure creating tougher penalties for violating Missouri hunting statutes.

Missy Shelton has the story from Jefferson City.

Hunters in Missouri could face up to a year in jail and a one thousand dollar fine for first offenses such as shooting game out of season.

Current legislation allows a maximum of three months in jail and a five hundred dollar fine.

Opposition came from Western Missouri Representative Bill Foster said the penalties are too harsh for first offenses.

Bill sponsor Wayne Crump said courts will decide.

The bill faces another vote before going to the Senate.

From Jefferson City, I'm Missy Shelton.